Certificate Overview
The Relationship-Centered Care and Interpersonal Psychotherapy Certificate Program is a 39-hour learning experience designed to help professionals build confidence in applying IPT principles and relationship-centered approaches in practice.
Combining self-paced learning, live workshops, small-group discussion, skills practice, and independent reflection, the program supports participants as they move from foundational knowledge to practical clinical application.
Certificate Program at a Glance
- 8 hours of self-paced online learning (Learn IPT E-Modules)
- 9 hours of live online workshops
- 10 hours of faculty-facilitated small-group consultation and skills practice
- 12 hours of independent learning and reflection
Total: 39 hours of learning
Certificate Structure and Topics
Learn IPT E-Modules
8 Hours: Self-Paced Online Learning
Begin your learning journey with self-paced online learning. Through case-based learning, videos, readings, assessments, and clinical demonstrations, participants explore the principles, structure, and therapeutic tasks of IPT while building a strong foundation for success in the certificate program.
Live Online Workshops
9 Hours: Live Online Learning: April 16: 17, 2027
Participate in two half-day interactive workshops facilitated by expert faculty. Through case-based learning, discussion, demonstrations, and guided activities, participants deepen their understanding of IPT principles and explore practical approaches for supporting patients experiencing loss, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, and other relationship-centered challenges.
Small-Group Consultation and Skills Practice
10 Hours: Live Online Learning
Following the workshops, participants join a series of small-group sessions led by faculty. These collaborative discussions provide a supportive environment for case consultation, guided reflection, and skills development while connecting with peers.
Reflection and Clinical Application
12 Hours: Independent Learning Activities
During the small-group consultations, participants complete structured learning activities designed to reinforce key concepts and support integration into practice. Assignments encourage reflection, application of therapeutic strategies, development of case formulations, and exploration of relationship-centered approaches within participants’ own clinical settings.